Part-Time Middle School Learning Specialist

Prizmah•Chicago, IL

5d•$26,534 - $40,506•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-time Learning Specialist will provide Bernard Zell students with support, instruction, and guidance rooted in best-practice educational standards and pedagogy. The specialist will provide support to students with a range of diverse learning needs. In addition to providing direct support to students, the Learning Specialist will work closely with teachers to offer differentiation guidance, support in the implementation of classroom accommodations, and the use of data collection and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Illinois Teaching certificate required
Degree, endorsement, and/or coursework in special education required
Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience required
Experience with diverse learners required
Experience with teaching and/or supporting in early and/or intermediate grades
Knowledge and experience with evidence-based, multi-sensory literacy interventions
Must be able to work onsite
Understanding of child development and best practices in education
Willingness to keep current through appropriate professional development
Proven ability to work as a member of a team
Knowledge and experience with the implementation of multi-sensory interventions

Nice To Haves

graduate degree preferred
certification in reading instruction, literacy, and/or special education graduate-level work preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, teach, and support daily instruction and interventions
Plan accommodations and modifications of the general curriculum as needed, and facilitate implementation in the general education classrooms
Work collaboratively within Student Services and across the school, and maintain a caseload to support students in need of curricular support and interventions
Support students in the areas of literacy, math, and executive functioning
Partner with teachers to support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles
Collaborate with staff to ensure curriculum and differentiation in the classroom follow learning standards and best practices in supporting students with diverse learning needs
Organize, execute, and maintain data collection for reading assessments
Provide consultation with teachers and private providers regarding individual student progress
Use multiple sources of data to inform short- and long-term decisions
Provide the parent community with opportunities to learn about our student services model and supports
Offer consulting to parents, faculty, and staff related to student services
Support and promote pluralistic Jewish education and religious practice
Fulfill co-curricular responsibilities, including lunch, recess, and other community duties